TownSpot is a revolution to the internet video industry. TownSpot is an Online Local Video Network, spotlighting quality videos that show local talent originating from your city and community. From the underground rock band down the street to the up-and-coming artist across town, talent thrives and is ready to be discovered. Let TownSpot be your stage and claim your city's spotlight.

Another thing that makes TownSpot different is that every single video is reviewed and determined whether it's of TownSpot quality or not. This means, you'll never find any junk videos on TownSpot - only the best!

Check out http://www.townspot.tv/what-is-townspot for an animation and more information on what TownSpot is all about.

Information Technology Team Description

The goal of this team is to maintain TownSpot's website, video streaming, and all information technology needs. The team collectively contains our website designers, software developers, and video software engineers. The team is responsible for keeping TownSpot's website functional, fixing bugs, adding new features, and new development, maintaining video systems, and any and all improvements or modifications to further the development of TownSpot's website and information technology.

Job Description - PHP Web Developer

Overview

This will not be a typical IT position. This work is half-time (20 hours per week) based and you are able to work from your home! As long as you are hitting your project deadlines, you can work your own hours, from your own location.

Our ideal candidate will be an individual currently working in PHP web development & coding that is looking to grow their resume, find a position with high-growth potential, and become a leader in their industry. You must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and proficient problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

You will be working as a Web Developer answering to our Lead Web Developer. You will be responsible for maintaining the existing TownSpot website and web technologies as well as developing all new web code for expansions and changes to the website. TownSpot is constantly evolving and therefore web development will be active and a combination of streamlining existing features while also coding new ones.

Following direction from the Lead Web Developer, you will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our content management system, frameworks, front end pages, interactive web features, and all new development.

TownSpot is a PHP based website, so fluent PHP coding experience is necessary for this position (specific technologies outlined in next section). Our website's primary purpose is in serving videos via our website, so experience with integrating video players into php websites is beneficial.

-- Develop plan and analysis for existing development process as well as implement changes to better maximize our processes.
-- Fix and respond to any code related gaps, errors, or areas for improvement.
-- Attend a 1 hour weekly meeting with team leader
-- Commitment of 20 hours per week work time
-- Communicate well and able to work on assignments diligently and with resolve
-- Have experience with setting up online video delivery and/or streaming video (preferred not required)
-- Have knowledge of JWPlayer 5 and how to serve videos from our servers through the player. (Preferred not required)
-- Be able to code PHP video related elements. (Preferred not required)

As mentioned above, this position is half time (20 hours per week) and you can work out of your own location as all your work is digital based and deadline based. This makes the position ideal for someone looking for an exciting work opportunity from their own location.

Compensation will be $250/week plus stock options. To be discussed based off your experience and interview.

TownSpot.tv is an online video-hosting website that spotlights quality local talent on individual city pages as well as a global flagship page. Connecting audiences with an array of talent remains challenging due to the limitations of TV programming and existing Internet sites. TownSpot bridges the gap by presenting people with a local video network; one website or "spot" exclusively dedicated to showcasing quality talent to audiences locally and globally. What makes TownSpot unique is how only quality videos will be showcased on the website, not just any random video. Moreover, TownSpot prese Profitable < 5M RaisedSelf FundedAll Jobs:at TownSpot, Inc.

With all of the content and video websites out there on the web, what makes TownSpot different
Well, as a video network and as a business, we strive for quality and connecting with our audience on a real level. No gimmicks, no ploys, just quality content reflective of your town and your community. What makes us different
See for yourself at www.townspot.tv
1. Quality
All videos are verified by our staff as quality, per the TownSpot Content Policy.
Most people watch online videos due to some kind of referral. You are more inclined to view something shared by a friend because you trust their judgement. Well, TownSpot is like that friend whom you can rely on to bring you great videos that are actually relevant to you and your city. Trust us.
2. Local
Videos originate from your city. The talent is local.
There is a large sense of disassociation out on the web today. We watch content without really connecting. TownSpot aims to give you a more dynamic viewing experience by showing you content from your city that is actually within your grasp. Explore and connect with your city's talent. What you see on TownSpot today, could open a new adventure tomorrow.
3. Relevant Advertisements
We show ads relative to your interest and your community.
Advertisements shown on TownSpot pertain to your city. We target our ads based on your interest so that you see real businesses offering products and services you actually want. Find a local restaurant, or a cool new store, or a fun activity. At TownSpot, our ads contribute to the experience instead of taking away from it. We offer a way for local small businesses to advertise online directly to their local customer base.
4. Intuitive Navigation
Categories and genres help make searching for a video that interests you intuitive and easy.
Browsing through endless videos that have nothing to do with your interest can be a pain. Not to mention having to suffer through "tags" where people tag their video with random not applicable tags just to drive views to them. With our Discover browsing setup, you can find videos based on not just categories, but genres, sub-genres, buzz, release date, and more. And since all the videos are examined and organized by TownSpot staff, you'll always be able to find videos for your interests.
5. Experience
We focus on giving you the best viewing experience possible. You want to get straight to the content that interests you, we understand. You want your viewing of content to be as uninterrupted as possible. We don't have annoying pop-up ads, or things that disrupt your video once it's started playing. At TownSpot, it's all about showing you your city's talent
TownSpot is a Los Angeles based start-up with offices in Beverly Hills run by Chief Executive Officer Josh Cohen whom can be contacted at josh.cohen@townspot.tv
For more information, see www.townspot.tv